LTPES

What LTPES does

LTPES (Lycée Technique pour Professions Éducatives et Sociales) is a public technical secondary school located in Mersch, Luxembourg, founded in 1974 and currently celebrating its 50th anniversary under the theme "50 ans – L'éducation comme profession." Operating under Luxembourg's Ministry of National Education, Childhood and Youth, the school delivers three accredited diploma programs: the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur/trice (state educator diploma, regulated profession), the Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary school completion), and the Diplôme d'aptitude professionnelle d'agent socio-pédagogique (DAP Éducation). Annual graduate throughput is approximately 396 students across programs, with the 2GED class alone numbering 223 students in 2026.

The institution's core product is regulated professional training for educators and socio-pedagogical agents, delivered through theoretical instruction combined with extensive internships at a network of at least twelve partner organizations including Caritas, Croix-Rouge, Arcus, Inter-Actions, Kannerduerf, and L'OKaJu (Service National de la Jeunesse). Supporting infrastructure includes the Manager Institution and Manager Élèves administrative portals, the SePAS psycho-social service, the SSE socio-educational service, the ESEB team for students with special educational needs, and an extra-curricular program (Activités péri-para-scolaires) offering certificative credentials such as lifeguard, mental health first aid, and forest coaching. Technology integrations are limited to standard educational platforms: WebUntis for scheduling, Microsoft Office 365 via the national education portal, Restopolis for cafeteria management, and OpenStreetMap for mapping.

LTPES is fully state-funded with no tuition fees; revenue derives from Luxembourg Ministry of Education budget allocations. With 38 employees, the school operates as a single-site institution with no subsidiaries, parent company, or private equity involvement. Distribution occurs via the national pre-registration system (inscriptions.ltpes.lu) and annual Open Door (Porte Ouverte) events drawing approximately 500 visitors, with additional outreach through school fairs, press coverage, and Erasmus mobility programming via ANEFORE.

Name

LTPES

Legal name

Lycée Technique pour Professions Éducatives et Sociales

Website

https://ltpes.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LTPES is a public technical secondary school in Mersch, Luxembourg, delivering state-accredited diplomas in educator and socio-pedagogical professions, serving approximately 396 students annually through Ministry of Education funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Technical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Secondary technical education
• Educator training programs
• Socio-pedagogical vocational training
• Public vocational schooling
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mersch

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LTPES is a public technical secondary school in Mersch, Luxembourg that delivers state-recognized secondary education and vocational diplomas for educational and social professions. Its core offerings include the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur/trice (state educator diploma), the Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary completion diploma), and the Diplôme d'aptitude professionnelle (DAP Éducation) for socio-pedagogical agents, combined with mandatory practical internships and student support services.

Product overview

LTPES (Lycée Technique pour Professions Éducatives et Sociales) is a technical high school in Mersch, Luxembourg, offering vocational and secondary education programs. The institution provides three main educational diplomas: the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur/trice (state educator diploma), the Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary completion diploma), and the DAP Éducation (socio-pedagogical agent diploma). Beyond academic programs, LTPES operates administrative portals (Manager Institution and Manager Élèves), student support services including SePAS (psycho-social support), SSE (socio-educational service), and ESEB (special needs support), as well as extra-curricular activities. The school integrates with third-party platforms including WebUntis for scheduling and Microsoft Office 365 through the national education portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur/trice State diploma for the educator profession, awarded upon completion of the 1SGED (Terminale) class. The profession of educator is regulated at secondary education level, requiring certification from the Ministry of National Education, Childhood and Youth. Intended for students pursuing careers as educators in Luxembourg's secondary education system.
• Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires Secondary school completion diploma awarded upon completion of the 1GED class. Provides access to the 1SGED Terminale class leading to the Diplôme d'État d'Éducateur/trice, to higher education, or to direct entry into the workforce.
• Diplôme d'aptitude professionnelle d'agent socio-pédagogique (DAP Éducation) Vocational diploma for socio-pedagogical agents. Graduates acquire pedagogical skills for working in child and youth care settings such as crèches, relay houses (maisons relais), and school boarding facilities.
• Internat (Boarding facilities) On-site boarding service for students attending LTPES, providing residential accommodation during the school year.
• Service psycho-social et d'accompagnement scolaire (SePAS) Psycho-social and school support service offering counseling, social and financial assistance, career guidance, and prevention activities for students.
• Service socio-éducatif (SSE) Socio-educational service that promotes student voice, facilitates communication, provides support for sensitive situations, and coordinates extra-curricular activities.
• Équipe de soutien pour élèves à besoins éducatifs particuliers ou spécifiques (ESEB) Support team for students with special educational needs, providing assistance, counseling, and helping navigate inclusion procedures.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amicale MauthausencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for organizing annual study trips to Mauthausen concentration camp memorial sites. Students participate in historical education programs and international commemorative ceremonies. The partnership includes support from Œuvre nationale for these educational visits.
• Œuvre nationaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides financial support for educational initiatives including Mauthausen study trips. Supports historical education and remembrance programs at the school.
• ANCESminorOthersAssociation of Luxembourg municipalities - external partner for student internships and professional placements.
• Caritas LuxembourgminorOthersSocial welfare organization providing internship placements and professional field experience for educator trainees.
• Croix-Rouge LuxembourgeoiseminorOthersRed Cross Luxembourg - internship host organization for students training in educational and social professions.
• KannerduerfminorOthersChildren's village organization providing educational placement opportunities for students.
• L'OKaJu (Service National de la Jeunesse)minorOthersNational Youth Service organization. Partners for youth work training and provides SNJ animateur spécialisé certification opportunities for students.
• ArcusminorOthersSocial services organization providing internship opportunities for socio-educational students.
• Inter-ActionsminorOthersSocial integration organization providing practical training placements.
• Les InternatsminorOthersBoarding school association providing internship opportunities in residential education settings.
• Bientraitance asblminorOthersNon-profit promoting positive care practices - professional partner for educator training.
• VPSA (Vereinigung der Profession Soziale Arbeit)minorOthersAssociation of social work professionals in Germany - international professional network connection.
• ElisabethminorOthersHealthcare and social services organization providing placement opportunities.
• Frl. Wunder AGminorOthersCreative agency partner for projects and educational activities.
• Université du LuxembourgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMN Luxembourg (European Migration Network) conducted educational workshops at LTPES in Mersch in May 2024, providing specialized training opportunities.
• City Museum LuxembourgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with City Museum for the 'ET LEEFT' menstruation awareness exhibition. LTPES students organized workshops for children and youth during a museum takeover weekend in June 2026.
• UelzechtkanalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal media channel producing documentary reports on school activities including the Mauthausen study trip documentary.
• ASA asbl (Amicale vun der Schoul fir Assistenzhonn)minorOthersSchool association for assistance dogs. LTPES sponsors an assistance dog from Handi-chiens that works at the school to support student wellbeing and academic success.
• Maison Relais PréizerdaulminorOthersChildcare facility that organized fundraising activities resulting in the sponsorship of an assistance dog for LTPES.
• Handi-chiensminorOthersAssistance dog organization that provides service dogs for educational settings, supporting student welfare.
• Fairtrade LuxembourgminorOthersSchool holds Fairtrade certification and organizes annual Fairtrade breakfasts with 300 participants. Supported by GIMB-Label (healthy eating - more movement) for sustainability initiatives.
• ITGL (Intersex & Transgender Luxembourg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'Selbstwahrnehmung und Trans' professional development seminar on gender identity topics for formal and non-formal educators, held at LTPES in May 2023.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lycée Technique de Bonnevoie (LTB): Public technical secondary school in Luxembourg City offering vocational training across multiple fields. Comparable on institutional model (state-funded lycée technique), curriculum structure, and student enrollment scale, though with broader program breadth versus LTPES's specialization.
• Athénée de Luxembourg: Historic public secondary school in Luxembourg offering general and secondary education. Comparable as another government-funded secondary institution in the same national education system, though serving a more classical academic track rather than LTPES's vocational educator pathway.
• Lycée Technique d'Art et Métiers (LTAM): Another public technical secondary school in Luxembourg providing vocational and technical education. Comparative on institution type, government funding model, and target student demographic, though focused on industrial/technical trades rather than educational and social professions.
• Lycée Technique de Lallange: Public technical secondary school in southern Luxembourg offering vocational and technical diplomas. Comparable as a state-funded technical lycée in the same national education system, diversifying the institutional peer set across Luxembourg's vocational education landscape.
• Lycée classique de Diekirch (LCD): Public secondary school in northern Luxembourg providing traditional secondary education. Comparable on institutional form (Ministry of Education lycées) and operating model, though located outside the Mersch catchment and offering academic rather than vocational programs.
• BFZ Esch-sur-Alzette (Berufsförderungszentrum): Luxembourg-based vocational training center providing continuing education and professional qualifications across social, educational, and technical fields. Comparable as a public-sector vocational training institution in the same market, with overlapping target audiences in adult learners and professional upskilling.

Broad incumbents

• European Schools (Office of the Secretary-General): Network of K-12 schools providing European-accredited education across EU institutions. Comparable as a multi-country public educational institution, though with a different funding model and broader curriculum focus than LTPES's specialized educator training.
• Université du Luxembourg – Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences: National university offering education and social science degree programs at the higher-education level. Partially competitive as an alternative educator training pathway, and adjacent as a partner for LTPES graduates seeking further qualifications, though operating at a different credential level.

Emerging players

• INSPÉ (Institut national supérieur du professorat et de l'éducation): French national network of teacher training institutions for primary and secondary educators. Comparable as a credentialed educator training provider serving French-speaking students, though operating in France's higher-education system rather than Luxembourg's secondary system.

Others

• Caritas Luxembourg – Formation Continue: Major social sector organization in Luxembourg that partners with LTPES for student placements and also runs continuing education in social/educational fields. Comparable as a workforce development entity in the same labor market, both as a placement partner and potential indirect competitor for adult learner training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ltpes.mersch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ltpes

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